Stellaria alsine
Bog Chickweed, Bog Starwort
Other regional names: Bog Stitchwort
- Bog Stitchwort
Also known as: Stellaria undulata Thunb. ex A.Murray
- Stellaria undulata Thunb. ex A.Murray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Stellaria alsine (commonly known as Bog Chickweed or Bog Starwort) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Altay, Austria, Baltic States, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Madeira, Morocco, Netherlands, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Uzbekistan, West Siberia, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina South, Azores, St.Helena